In the Community

World Labyrinth Day, an initiative of The Labyrinth Society, is a day designated to bring people from all over to walk labyrinths. It is celebrated every year on the first Saturday in May.

Staff, friends and family of The Oracle at Sechelt is hosting its inaugural free Faerie Festival this Saturday, May 4 from noon to 7 p.m. The Oracle invites all ages for a magical afternoon of creative crafting and experiential workshops.

The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is hosting a palliative massage workshop on May 6 in Sechelt.

In difficult economic times, many women try to improve their lives by returning to school to upgrade their employment prospects. However secondary education is often too costly for many.

The Sunshine Coast Clean Air Society (SCCAS) will conduct its annual general meeting this Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Stalashen Clubhouse (1585 Field Road in Wilson Creek). Reports on programs and initiatives are on the agenda.

The Capilano Universe lecture series continues on Saturday, May 4 with a back by popular demand presentation by Vineet Johnson.

Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast held its 2013 annual general meeting April 16 at the Living Faith Lutheran Church in Davis Bay.

The team who organizes the popular 'trivia nights in support of animal welfare on the Sunshine Coast have registered as a charity (A Helping Paw Animal Welfare Fund) and are working on something new.

Bears are coming out at Gibsons Recycling Depot (GRD), but not to worry, these are recycled plywood cut outs that can be painted and decorated. This fun art event is a fundraising event for Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

This year's recipient of the Frances Fleming Award for Inspirational Achieve-ment, Donna Joe is most worthy of this educational accolade. She is the first of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation to receive a teaching degree and master of education.